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Ch- 6 Anthropological theories: (a) Classical evolutionism (Tylor, Morgan and Frazer) (b)
Historical particularism (Boas); Diffusionism (British, German and American) (c) Functionalism
(Malinowski); Structural- functionlism (RadcliffeBrown) (d) Structuralism (L'evi - Strauss and E.
Leach)
Ch-6 Culture and personality (Benedict, Mead, Linton, Kardiner and Cora - du Bois). (f) Neo -
evolutionism (Childe, White, Steward, Sahlins and Service) (g) Cultural materialism (Harris) (h)
Symbolic and interpretive theories (Turner, Schneider and Geertz) (i) Cognitive theories (Tyler,
Conklin) (j) Post- modernism in anthropology
(d) Rhodesian man. (e) Homo sapiens - Cromagnon, Grimaldi and Chancelede. ,
Ch-1.5 Characteristics of Primates; Evolutionary Trend and Primate Taxonomy; Primate
Adaptations; (Arboreal and Terrestrial) Primate Taxonomy; Primate Behaviour; Tertiary and
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Quaternary fossil primates; Living Major Primates; Comparative Anatomy of Man and Apes;
Skeletal changes due to erect posture and its implications.
Ch-1.8 (a) Principles of Prehistoric Archaeology. Chronology: Relative and Absolute Dating
methods. (b) Cultural Evolution- Broad Outlines of Prehistoric cultures: (i) Paleolithic (ii)
Mesolithic (iii) Neolithic (iv) Chalcolithic (v) Copper-Bronze Age (vi) Iron Age ,
Ch-11 Relevance of menarche, menopause and other bioevents to fertility. Fertility patterns
and differentials., Demographic theories- biological, social and cultural., Biological and socio-
ecological factors influencing fecundity, fertility, natality and mortality ,
Ch-1.4 Human Evolution and emergence of Man:
(a) Biological and Cultural factors in human evolution.
(b) Theories of Organic Evolution (Pre- Darwinian, Darwinian and PostDarwinian).
(c) Synthetic theory of evolution; Brief outline of terms and concepts of evolutionary biology
(Doll's rule, Cope's rule, Gause's rule, parallelism, convergence, adaptive radiation, and mosaic
evolution).
Ch-2 2.1 The Nature of Culture: The concept and characteristics of culture and civilization;
Ethnocentrism vis cultural Relativism.
2.2 The Nature of Society: Concept of Society; Society and Culture; Social Institutions; Social
groups; and Social stratification.
2.3 Marriage: Definition and universality; Laws of marriage (endogamy, exogamy, hypergamy,
hypogamy, incest taboo); Types of marriage (monogamy, polygamy, polyandry, group marriage).
Functions of marriage; Marriage regulations (preferential, prescriptive and proscriptive); Marriage
payments (bride wealth and dowry).
2.4 Family: Definition and universality; Family, household and domestic groups; functions of
family; Types of family (from the perspectives of structure, blood relation, marriage, residence
and succession); Impact of urbanization, industrialization and feminist movements on family.
2.5 Kinship: Consanguinity and Affinity; Principles and types of descent (Unilineal, Double,
Bilateral, Ambilineal); Forms of descent groups (lineage, clan, phratry, moiety and kindred);
Kinship terminology (descriptive and classificatory); Descent, Filiation and Complimentary
Filiation; Descent and Alliance.
Ch-2 2.1 The Nature of Culture: The concept and characteristics of culture and civilization;
Ethnocentrism vis cultural Relativism.
2.2 The Nature of Society: Concept of Society; Society and Culture; Social Institutions; Social
groups; and Social stratification.
2.3 Marriage: Definition and universality; Laws of marriage (endogamy, exogamy, hypergamy,
hypogamy, incest taboo); Types of marriage (monogamy, polygamy, polyandry, group marriage).
Functions of marriage; Marriage regulations (preferential, prescriptive and proscriptive); Marriage
payments (bride wealth and dowry).
2.4 Family: Definition and universality; Family, household and domestic groups; functions of
family; Types of family (from the perspectives of structure, blood relation, marriage, residence
and succession); Impact of urbanization, industrialization and feminist movements on family.
2.5 Kinship: Consanguinity and Affinity; Principles and types of descent (Unilineal, Double,
Bilateral, Ambilineal); Forms of descent groups (lineage, clan, phratry, moiety and kindred);
Kinship terminology (descriptive and classificatory); Descent, Filiation and Complimentary
Filiation; Descent and Alliance.
Ch-1.7 The biological basis of life: The Cell, DNA structure and replication, Protein
Synthesis, Gene, Mutation, Chromosomes, and Cell Division.,
Ch-9.1-9.3 9.1 Human Genetics : Methods and Application: Methods for study of genetic
principles in man-family study (pedigree analysis, twin study, foster child, co-twin method,
cytogenetic method, chromosomal and karyo-type analysis), biochemical methods,
immunological methods, D.N.A. technology and recombinant technologies.
9.2 Mendelian genetics in man-family study, single factor, multifactor, lethal, sub-lethal and
polygenic inheritance in man.
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9.3 Concept of genetic polymorphism and selection, Mendelian population, HardyWeinberg law;
causes and changes which bring down frequency - mutation, isolation, migration, selection,
inbreeding and genetic drift. Consanguineous and non-consanguineous mating, genetic load,
genetic effect of consanguineous and cousin marriages.
Ch-9.6 Age, sex and population variation as genetic marker- ABO, Rh blood groups, HLA
Hp, transferring, Gm, blood enzymes. Physiological characteristicsHb level, body fat, pulse rate,
respiratory functions and sensory perceptions in different cultural and socio-economic groups. ,
Ch-9.7 Concepts and methods of Ecological Anthropology. Bio-cultural Adaptations -
Genetic and Non- genetic factors. Man's physiological responses to environmental stresses: hot
desert, cold, high altitude climate.,
Ch-9.8 Epidemiological Anthropology: Health and disease. Infectious and non-infectious
diseases. Nutritional deficiency related diseases.
Ch-10 Concept of human growth and development: stages of growth - pre-natal, natal, infant,
childhood, adolescence, maturity, senescence. - Factors affecting growth and development
genetic, environmental, biochemical, nutritional, cultural and socio-economic. - Ageing and
senescence. Theories and observations - biological and chronological longevity. Human
physique and somatotypes. Methodologies for growth studies. ,
Ch-12 Applications of Anthropology: Anthropology of sports,
Nutritional anthropology, Anthropology in designing of defence and other equipments,
Forensic Anthropology, Methods and principles of personal identification and reconstruction,
Applied human genetics - Paternity diagnosis, genetic counseling and eugenics, DNA technology
in diseases and medicine, serogenetics and cytogenetics in reproductive biology.
Paper 2
Week-1 (10 July 16 July):
Ch-4 Emergence and growth of anthropology in India-Contributions of the 18th, 19th and
early 20th Century scholar-administrators. Contributions of Indian anthropologists to tribal and
caste studies.,
Ch-3.4 Impact of Buddhism, Jainism, Islam and Christianity on Indian society.
Ch-3.1 The structure and nature of traditional Indian social system - Varnashram,
Purushartha, Karma, Rina and Rebirth.,
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Ch-3.2 Caste system in India- structure and characteristics, Varna and caste, Theories of
origin of caste system, Dominant caste, Caste mobility, Future of caste system, Jajmani system,
Tribecaste continuum.
Ch-3.2 Caste system in India- structure and characteristics, Varna and caste, Theories of
origin of caste system, Dominant caste, Caste mobility, Future of caste system, Jajmani system,
Tribecaste continuum. ,
Ch-3.3 Sacred Complex and Nature- ManSpirit Complex,
Ch-5.2 Linguistic and religious minorities and their social, political and economic status.
Ch-5.1 Indian Village: Significance of village study in India; Indian village as a social system;
Traditional and changing patterns of settlement and inter-caste relations; Agrarian relations in
Indian villages; Impact of globalization on Indian villages. ,
Ch-8.1 Impact of Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and other religions on tribal
societies.
Ch-8.2 Tribe and nation state - a comparative study of tribal communities in India and other
countries.,
Ch-1.1 Evolution of the Indian Culture and Civilization - Prehistoric (Palaeolithic, Mesolithic,
Neolithic and Neolithic - Chalcolithic). Protohistoric (Indus Civilization): Pre- Harappan, Harappan
and post- Harappan cultures. Contributions of tribal cultures to Indian civilization.
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Ch-1.1 Evolution of the Indian Culture and Civilization - Prehistoric (Palaeolithic, Mesolithic,
Neolithic and Neolithic - Chalcolithic). Protohistoric (Indus Civilization): Pre- Harappan, Harappan
and post- Harappan cultures. Contributions of tribal cultures to Indian civilization. ,
Ch-1.2 Palaeo - anthropological evidences from India with special reference to Siwaliks and
Narmada basin (Ramapithecus, Sivapithecus and Narmada Man).
Ch-6.2 Problems of the tribal Communities - land alienation, poverty, indebtedness, low
literacy, poor educational facilities, unemployment, underemployment, health and nutrition.
Ch-6.3 Developmental projects and their impact on tribal displacement and problems of
rehabilitation. Development of forest policy and tribals. Impact of urbanization and
industrialization on tribal populations.
Ch-7 7.1 Problems of exploitation and deprivation of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes
and Other Backward Classes. Constitutional safeguards for Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled
Castes.
7.2 Social change and contemporary tribal societies: Impact of modern democratic institutions,
development programmes and welfare measures on tribals and weaker sections.
7.3 The concept of ethnicity; Ethnic conflicts and political developments; Unrest among tribal
communities; Regionalism and demand for autonomy; Pseudo-tribalism; Social change among
the tribes during colonial and post-Independent India.
Ch-9 9.1 History of administration of tribal areas, tribal policies, plans, programmes of tribal
development and their implementation. The concept of PTGs (Primitive Tribal Groups), their
distribution, special programmes for their development. Role of N.G.O.s in tribal development.
9.2 Role of anthropology in tribal and rural development.